Podcast Episodes

The Gambia: Why was a baby girl cut?

There's been outrage in The Gambia following the death of a one-month-old baby girl. Reports suggest she was a victim of female genital mutilation (F…

1 year, 2 months ago

Sudan's conflict: The impact on children

The ongoing war in Sudan and limited access to humanitarian aid has led to starvation amongst those left behind. The United Nations says children are…

1 year, 2 months ago

Mali: Another alleged attempted coup

Dozens of soldiers have been arrested in Mali accused of plotting to topple the country's military leaders, sources say. The wave of arrests reflect…

1 year, 2 months ago

Activists block foreigners from South African hospitals

Doctors Without Borders and other NGOs have raised concerns about anti-migrant groups preventing non-South Africans from accessing healthcare service…

1 year, 2 months ago

How safe are Zambians at site of toxic spill?

The Zambian government has dismissed claims of dangerous pollution in the Copperbelt mining region, following safety concerns raised by the US embass…

1 year, 2 months ago

Deadly clash at Uganda- South Sudan border

What's behind deadly clashes at Uganda’s border with South Sudan?

Why are heatwaves happening more often on the African continent

And plans by Somalia …

1 year, 2 months ago

Rwanda agrees migrant deal with the US

Rwanda has confirmed it will accept up to 250 migrants from the US, in a deal agreed with President Donald Trump's administration. Under the scheme …

1 year, 2 months ago

Ghana: resurgence of violence in Bawku

Ghana: Hundreds of soldiers deployed to Bawku town in the Upper East Region, after attacks on two schools killed several students. What is behind the…

1 year, 2 months ago

The women luring girls into sex trade in Kenya

Two undercover investigators, posing as sex workers spent months infiltrating the sex trade in the town of Maai Mahiu. The expose by BBC Africa Eye s…

1 year, 2 months ago

DR Congo's football deal with FC Barcelona

DR Congo have agreed a multi-million kit deal with Spanish football club Barcelona, rasing many questions. We hear from Dr Congo's Sports Minister,…

1 year, 2 months ago